Angel investors in Illinois

Lin ShaoyingSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (director) on the Form D for Triton Sea FUND, L.P., a $1M venture SPV (Jul 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$700K

Samara Mejia HernandezSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for Chingona Ventures III LP, a $50M venture fund (Jun 2026). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

Pre-seed to Series A · checks $500K–$1.5M

Nicholas MoranSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for New Stack III Q, L.P., a $14.3M venture fund (Sep 2026) (3 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 1 SPV).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K

Vijen PatelSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for 81 Collection Fund II (Onshore Parallel), L.P., a $4.7M venture SPV (Jun 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $425K–$1.25M

Mark LongeneckerSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Tonic Ventures FUND II, LP, a $20M venture fund (Feb 2026) (5 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 3 SPVs).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K

Hok (Tim) JoengSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for i-Qu US Venture Manager III, L.P., a $70M venture fund (Dec 2025).

Seed, Series A · checks $700K–$2.1M

Brandon CruzSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (executive officer/director/promoter) on the Form D for Superior Studios Fund I, LP, a $10M venture fund (Sep 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

Jay YarlagaddaSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Manager of General Partner and Investment Manager) on the Form D for Atoms VC, LP, a $25M venture fund (Feb 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K

Laurence HaywardSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Manager of General Partner and Investment Manager) on the Form D for Atoms VC, LP, a $25M venture fund (Feb 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K

Alexander RoySolo GP · Evanston, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for New Industry Fund I, L.P., a $40M venture fund (Oct 2025).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$1.2M

Patrick HuntSolo GP · Evanston, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for New Industry Fund I, L.P., a $40M venture fund (Oct 2025).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$1.2M

Caroline GashSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Manager) on the Form D for IA Snag 115x0 A Series of IrishAngels 2026 LLC, a $215K venture SPV (Jul 2026) (24 vehicles on file).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $160K–$265K

Faraz KhanSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for ABFA MB Direct I , a series of Giant Step Capital Specials, LP, a $3M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (8 vehicles on file).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.09M–$10.1M

Samara Mejia HernandezSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Managing Director of the General Partner) on the Form D for Chingona Ventures III LP, a $50M venture fund (Jun 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

William McNultySolo GP · Winnetka, IL

Named as one of two individuals ("Manager of UA1 Management Company, LLC, the ""General Partner"" of the Issuer") on the Form D for UA1 Fund, L.P., a $20.8M venture fund (Apr 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K

Tyler WankeSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer) on the Form D for Dendrion MadSci 1, LLC, a $242K venture SPV (Jul 2026) (4 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

Pre-seed · checks $60K–$1.25M

Central Illinois AngelsAngel group · Peoria, IL

Central Illinois Angels: 3 Form D vehicles (latest Central Illinois Angels LLC - Series 3458, filed 2026-09-29); its site describes the group.

Pre-seed, Seed

Alec R. KersmanSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ADAMS STREET PARTNERS, LLC) on the Form D for ASP (Feeder) Venture Select Fund II LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

Pre-seed, Seed

Joseph MusselmanSolo GP · Burr Ridge, IL

Named as the only individual (executive officer/director/promoter) on the Form D for BVVC SPV VIII, LLC, a venture SPV (Aug 2025) (6 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 5 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $175K–$500K

Jason BlumbergSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for ISEIFoundation, LP B, a $10.8M venture fund (Aug 2023). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$300K

Ellie BahrmaselSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Principal of Issuer) on the Form D for Peranaut First Light Fund I LP, a $305K venture SPV (Sep 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $305K

Michael LavinSyndicate lead · Highland Park, IL

Named as the only individual (MANAGING PARTNER OF ISSUER'S MANAGER) on the Form D for G8 Alpine Bio SPV II, LLC, a $695K venture SPV (Aug 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $695K

Matthew MulherinSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for IA Fast Forward a Series of IrishAngels 2023, LLC, a $239K venture SPV (Jul 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $240K

Gaurav GadodiaSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (executive officer/promoter) on the Form D for Betaar LLC, a $241K venture SPV (May 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $240K

Emil AldaddahSyndicate lead · Northfield, IL

Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for POLST INC SPV LLC, a $2M venture SPV (May 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K

John Peter FoleySyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for BCF-Tensormesh LLC, a $1.5M venture SPV (Mar 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.5M

Michael Peter ConleySyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for BCF-Tensormesh LLC, a $1.5M venture SPV (Mar 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.5M

John Gregory PapadiaSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Spicewood Ventures LLC) on the Form D for Quickstep Capital SPV, LLC, a $15.8M venture SPV (Jan 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $15.8M

Neil Karsten HuseSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Manager of Spicewood Ventures LLC) on the Form D for Quickstep Capital SPV, LLC, a $15.8M venture SPV (Jan 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $15.8M

Derek KessenSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Legacy Ventures Kingdom Capital Fund, LP, a $2.9M venture SPV (Oct 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K

Jansen HeinSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Legacy Ventures Kingdom Capital Fund, LP, a $2.9M venture SPV (Oct 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K

Someswararao SurapureddiSolo GP · Hawthorn Woods, IL

Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Angel Operator Partners Fund I, LP, a $3M venture fund (Feb 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K

Hillary Violet LehrSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Higher Ground Labs Fund V LP, a venture fund (Dec 2025).

Pre-seed, Seed

Jeffrey W. KrolSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as one of two individuals (MANAGING PARTNER OF ISSUER'S MANAGER) on the Form D for SC Vivalia, LLC, a $3.9M venture fund (Aug 2026).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$100K

Hyde Park AngelsAngel group · Chicago, IL

Hyde Park Angels: its site describes the group.

Pre-seed to Series B

Logan LaHiveSolo GP · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Long Chicago 2025 LP, a $15M venture fund (Oct 2025). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

Pre-seed to Series A · checks $150K–$450K

Caloline GashSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Executive Officer of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for IA NicheFire a Series of IrishAngels 2023 LLC, a $289K venture SPV (Jan 2025).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $290K

Calolina GashSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Executive Officer of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for IA GridMatrix a Series of IrishAngels 2023 LLC, a $420K venture SPV (Oct 2024).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $420K

Michael CollettSyndicate lead · Chicago, IL

Named as the only individual (Manager of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for PVM Chef, LLC, a $950K venture SPV (Oct 2024).

Pre-seed, Seed · checks $950K

Betsy ForeSolo GP · Wilmette, IL

Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Velveteen Ventures Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Oct 2024).

Pre-seed, Seed